Florida Gulf Coast University
Location
Lexington, Massachusetts
The primary duties involve teaching core or elective social work courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, as applicable. Additional responsibilities include contributing to course and/or curriculum development.
Required qualifications include an MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program and two years of social work practice experience. Preferred qualifications involve experience teaching social work courses and scholarly expertise in areas like aging, child welfare, mental health, or substance abuse.
Typical duties include but are not limited to: Teaches core or elective social work courses in the undergraduate and/or graduate social work programs, as applicable. Contributes to course and/or curriculum development Other Duties: Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Additional
Required Qualifications: MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program. Two years of social work practice experience.
Experience teaching social work courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Scholarly expertise in aging, child welfare, mental health, and/or substance abuse. Experience with development and delivery of online coursework. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment. Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks. Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies. Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment. Present a professional image in word, action and attire. Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals. Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement. Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to: Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for feedback and new ideas. Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables. Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals. FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. FGCU is a dynamic, student-centered institution located in Southwest Florida. We're dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. As a member of our faculty or staff at FGCU, you'll find a supportive environment where your work makes a real impact—on campus and beyond. Explore exciting opportunities to grow your career while shaping the future with us.
Market context
In Massachusetts, adjunct social work roles often reflect steady demand from programs that need instructors with current practice experience and subject-matter depth. These positions can be competitive because schools commonly look for an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, two years of practice experience, and preferred teaching or scholarly experience in areas such as aging, child welfare, mental health, or substance use. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show both practice background and any prior teaching or research fit.
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